Happy times always passed quickly. Before they knew it, seven days had gone by since Jirachi woke up.
That meant Jirachi would fall asleep again tonight.
And that sleep would last a thousand years.
People experienced countless farewells in their lives. Sometimes they could meet again in a few days; even a long separation might only last a few years.
As long as their bond remained and nothing unexpected happened, there would always be another chance to meet.
But it was different for Chen Shi and Jirachi. This parting might very well be their last.
So today, Chen Shi had Dragapult and the others stop training. They had only one thing to do: play with Jirachi.
This time, Dragapult asked to play Angry Dreepy again, on the condition that Jirachi couldn't use Psychic power and had to throw by hand.
Swampert took Jirachi to the lake on Back Mountain for a water fight.
For the first time, Jirachi patiently tended the garden with Florges, enjoying a moment of peace.
After beating Charizard at arm wrestling, Jirachi proudly put its hands on its hips and declared that this was the second time Charizard had lost to it.
Throughout it all, Chen Shi stayed by its side.
Watching Jirachi's happy smile only made Chen Shi feel worse.
He wished so badly that Jirachi could stay this happy forever. Even without such a long lifespan, a few happy decades would have been enough.
That evening, Chen Shi took Jirachi to Back Mountain, to the place where it had first awakened. Cynthia, Pheobe, and all the Pokémon followed them.
A breeze swept past, bringing a hint of cold. Gazing at the twinkling night sky, none of them knew what to say.
Silence hung over them.
After a while, Jirachi spoke first, breaking the